In Victoria, there are some activities and locations that are protected by law. What this means is that people or organisations can’t discriminate against you for these specific reasons, in these specific places. What it doesn’t cover is your own home, or the homes of others.

Cases involving discrimination can be hard to prove, so contact Vanessa Ash for expert legal advice.

     The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act states that it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of certain personal attributes. 

1. Age
2. Breastfeeding
3. Gender identity
4. Disability
5. Industrial activity
6. Lawful sexual activity
7. Marital status
8. Status as a parent or caregiver
9. Physical features
10. Pregnancy
11. Race
12. Sex
13. Sexual orientation
14. Political or religious beliefs or activities
15. Personal association with anyone who has any of these characteristics

Where discrimination is unlawful:

1. At work – as an applicant, employee, contractor
2. At school
3. In accommodation (hostel, hotel)
4. During sporting activities
5. In local government
6. At public or publicly funded clubs and community organisations
7. When receiving goods and services (you can’t refuse service based on race, for example)

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